Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for
Ocean Quest Pacific Adjustable Strap Fins:

Rating:
Nice fins
Reviewer:
Dan D.
Ive used these fins for snorkeling & diving & I like them a lot. Theyre easy when I flutter kick, no leg fatigue, & the quick release heal works very well. Only thing is I wear a size 10 shoe (American), & ordered the 9-11 & theyre a bit too large. I thought I could use them barefoot & find I will need booties. Not a huge deal.

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Rating:
AWESOME!
Reviewer:
Felipe Siqueira
There seems to be a growing trend for the v-fins, or the new tech fins with holes "for increased propulsion and waterflow"...non-sense! These fins are great for recreational diving. Work great, and do not require a lot of "kick" to get yourself going. Best Bang for your Buck!

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Rating:
Adequate set of fins
Reviewer:
Stephen Siegmund
These fins are perfect for their intended use, as a starter set for a brand new diver. They do not have the bells and whistles of a lot of fins, but that is fine for the target customer of these fins. I recommend them for anyone trying to put together a less expensive set of gear for dive training and/or the occasional diver.

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Rating:
Good Quality
Reviewer:
Richard V D.
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We havent used this yet I bought these for my wife because I am a Scuba Diver and just got her into snorkeling with the hopes of getting her to scuba with me. we are waiting for our next trip to use. the construction and view is very good. She was very happy with her gift.

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OQ Pacific adjustable dive fins
Reviewer:
Randall Larson
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Good fins. I used them with my teva hiking / water shoes and they worked great. The end connecter at the fins can be lost if it is unhooked and then turned on the fin. Not sure how to correct this. If you loose it you are toast. Maybe include extra end connectors with fin orders or ask manufacturer to evaluate.

Rating:
Bought for wife in a snorkeling package, No complaints.
Reviewer:
Robert Alton
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For the price these fins are better than expected. No complaints. They also seem to have a strong enough kick that they could be used for scuba diving, quite a firm blade.

Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers for
Ocean Quest Pacific Adjustable Strap Fins:

David:

Greg(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

You should always order the same size fins as your boots. The open heel fins are already sized to use a boot.

George:

Can you confirm the length of this fin? In an earlier question, it was stated that it is "typically between 18 and 20 inches". Im looking for a good travel fin for snorkeling thats medium length, fits my foot (12D) and has a wide enough cuff to accommodate a medium thick boot. Would this be a good fin to consider or can you recommend another? Thanks.

Elliott(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Chuck:

Is there enough strap adjustment that If I got a pair of these in the 9-10 mens would my wife be able to wear them, womens size 6-7? This is for an upcoming vacation and she might try it from our hotel, so it would be only for short durations.

Bill(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

The fins will be too large especially if she is using warm water boots.

renee:

what is the length of these fins? Thanks

Bill(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Typically these type of fin are 18 to 20 inches.

Jackie:

Hello,
This is my daughter first time scuba diving. Her shoes size are 8.5-9 women. She is still growing. What would you recommend boot and fin size please? Thanks

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Jackie, when it comes to the boot you would round up to a size 9 boot. Since she is still growing I would suggest going with the size M/L women 9-11.

Chery:

My son will be taking scuba diving winter quarter at UCSB and we are looking for a beginners dive mask, fins and boots. How will do these do for a beginnner, especially if he decides he doesnt like it or more likely wants to dive on a more regular basis

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Chery, yes this would be a good fin to start out with for either snorkeling or scuba diving. Then if he like diving then down the road he can get a better pair.

Geraldine:

My bro is a size 11, so should we get the 9-11 or 11-13? Thank you

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Geraldine, if he wears a size 11 boot then I would suggest the size 11-13.

Will:

I want to get a new pair of flippers. I dont know what brand to get, but I have a tight price range. What should I get. Also if Im wearing boots what side should i get. I wear a American mens 8 and a half.

Darrick(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Hello Will, first these are good fins for a great price. As for size they are design to fit with a boot so you want to order the size range that will fit your boot.

Edward:

For the Ocean Quest Pacific adjustable what is the weight?

Bob(Certified Scuba Instructor at Scuba.com):

Approximately 4.5 pounds.

More About This Product

The Ocean Quest Pacific Adjustable Strap Dive Fins are designed with a Channel Thrust Technology system utilizing a combination of hydro-plastic and rubber for optimal water channeling. This allows the diver to have a relatively soft and easy to kick pair of fins when they are kicking in a relaxed manor or simply trying to hold steady in calmer water. The more effort the diver exerts in their kick causes the rubberized portion of the fin to flex allowing the hydro-plastic portion to curve around it forming a water directing channel giving the diver increased efficiency. This forces the water down the blade, propelling the diver, rather than allowing the water to be wasted by spilling over the sides. Maintaining this optimal thrust throughout every phase of the finning stroke minimizes fatigue while maintaining consistent performance. The ergonomically bent blade helps to ensure maximum performance by making sure the blade of the fin is always parallel to the diver while swimming. This minimizes wasted effort and keeps the blade of the fin in the proper position for the diver throughout the down stroke as well as the upstroke of the kick. Excellent blade snap offers additional performance on the normally weaker up-stroke of the diver’s kick. Quick release buckles allow for easy removal of the fin. The Ocean Quest Pacific Adjustable Strap Dive Fins are available in Blue with Black accents in sizes 7 through 13.